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Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College
Springer, Sally P.  Jon Reider  Marion R. Franck 
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
ISBN10: 0470570210 ISBN13: 9780470570210 Edition: (electronic bk.)

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The updated edition of the must-have resource for any student applying to college. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the bestselling book Admission Matters demystifies the college application process and offers practical advice for choosing the right school, writing an effective essay, navigating financial aid, and more. This handy resource will help any college-bound student whether they attend well-funded private schools or cash-strapped public schools. Filled with helpful suggestions, ideas, and advice, the new edition also includes tips for home-schooled students who are prepa.

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Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College, 2nd Edition; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Why Has College Admissions Become So Competitive?; Chapter 2: What Do Selective Colleges Look for in an Applicant?; Chapter 3: How Do Colleges Make Their Decisions?; Chapter 4: How Colleges (and Students) Differ: Finding What Fits; Chapter 5: Where Should You Apply?; Chapter 6: The Big Tests; Chapter 7: Deciding About Early Decision and Other Early Options; Chapter 8: Applying Well: Part I; Chapter 9: Applying Well: Part II. Chapter 10: Paying the BillChapter 11: Making Your Decision After the Colleges Make Theirs; Chapter 12: What Matters Most: Advice to Parents and Students; Epilogue; Appendixes; College Preparation Time Line; Glossary; Resources; Notes; About the Authors; Index; Electronic reproduction.Available via World Wide Web.Access restricted to subscribing institutions.Individual titles purchased upon selection by an affiliated user.

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